First Harmonium Concerto awarded

PARIS - Martijn Padding’s composition for harmonium was awarded a first prize at the International Rostrum Concourse in Paris, France. Padding has been awarded with a plaque and € 2.500 for his First Prize.

The jury claimed to be impressed by “the light-footed, almost circus-like character of the First Harmonium Concerto. Furthermore they believed that the continuous treading of the harmonium “adds a dimension to the composition”.

The Rostrum Concourse is an International organization. All radio stations with a national, nation wide spread can nominate new compositions from their home country. This edition of the Concourse received 57 compositions from 29 countries. This year was the first time in quite some time that a Dutch composition was chosen to be the winner.